This is an example of an expansive contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Turin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kenwood Shingle Style

TEA2 Architects

Design ideas for a traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop, exposed beam and wood.

La cuisine avec sa verrière sur-mesure après travaux

Marion Dubost Décoratrice d'intérieur

L'ancienne petite kitchenette et devenue une vraie cuisine entièrement équipée.
Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, no island and brown benchtop.

Квартира на ул. Большая Грузинская

Flats Design / Евгения Матвеенко

Contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, grey floor, a drop-in sink, white splashback, no island and brown benchtop.

Village Green

Kitchen & Bath by Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Industrial Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

Bennett Design Co.

This old home is in a trendy part of town and needed a kitchen to match its stylish owners and surrounding. For this space, we opted to focus on materials and finishes as the “look at me” items such as the custom vent hood surround, the island countertop, and the bead board ceiling. Mixing textures and colors also helps add dimension making it feel like it’s both “new” and true to the era of the home. Photos By: Michael Kaskel Photography

Moderne Küche

mayr + mayr GmbH

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Munich with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Rénovation Totale d'un Studio pour une Location

Isabelle Le Rest Intérieurs

Mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Солнечная квартира в Белгороде

Pogorelova Olga Designer

Компактная зона кухни оснащена все необходимым. Удалось даже организовать небольшую барную стойку. Фотограф: Лена Швоева
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, white floor, a drop-in sink, black appliances and brown benchtop.

Cocina Coeco 11

Grupo Coeco

Arquitecto Arancha Riestra
Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Madrid with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen Expansion

Four Brothers Design + Build

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island, brown floor, shaker cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Country Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Photo of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors, with island, beaded inset cabinets, stainless steel appliances and brown benchtop.

Nordic Navy 29坪のロフト付き平屋

株式会社I.D.Works

北欧インテリアで統一した室内は、水まわりと各部屋·クローゼットを回遊できる動線です。
Photo of a scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Proyecto Casa de Pueblo Costa Brava

Nice Home Barcelona

Small mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Barcelona with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Mid-Century Fabulous Kitchen

Tricia Hauser Tidemann

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown benchtop and green floor.

Agoura Hills HGTV Project

SoCal Canyon Builders

Photo of a country kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, with island and brown benchtop.

Doppelhaushälfte in Preetz

Home Staging JOHANNSEN

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, white floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Cafe Kitchen

Madelene Ross Design Studio

The design concept of this kitchen was inspired by the client's love of France. The materials are classic but very special; the marble tile has a silk-screened pattern overlay, the butcher block island top is walnut with a furniture finish, the creamy-white cabinets are a modified shaker with a beveled edge, and the counters are durable Calcutta porcelain. The amazing over-scaled vintage pendants from France and the sleek brass and linen counter stools give the space a modern and fresh feel.

Однокомная квартира в сочных тонах

Zarkua Anastasia

Mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

КП "Ромашки"

artELLE-design

Scandinavian single-wall separate kitchen in Moscow with with island, a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Brown Benchtop Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!